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SY52 MEU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Gold Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,253 mi
Last recorded192,253 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 MEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 192,253 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 187,080 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 170,737 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 170,737 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

auxcillary belt shredding

Pass 7 Feb 2012 148,281 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 124,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 124,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 106,950 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 85,247 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 64,164 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 64,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

warning light on at dash for rear lights

Pass 9 Jan 2007 49,156 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 49,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 44,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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SY52 MEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Gold with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY52 MEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY52 MEU?

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What year was SY52 MEU registered?

SY52 MEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is SY52 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 MEU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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